RF has consulted W. J. Broderip, who recommended a joint three-volume publication of Captain King's journal, FitzRoy's, and CD's, with profits divided by three. What does CD think of such a plan? RF promised Colburn an answer in January.

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Bromham | Bedford

30. Decr. /36

Dear Darwin

While in London a few days since I consulted Mr. Broderip about Capt
King's Journal. He recommended a joint publication such as is sketched in the
accompanying paper One volume might be for King—another for you—and
a third for me. The profits if any, to be divided into three equal
portions—

What think you of such a plan?—

Shall I accept the offer of Mr. Colburn or wait and talk the matter over
with you when we meet? I shall be in London and remain there after the
15th of January.

I told Mr. Colburn I should give him an answer in January.

My Wife and I are snowed up at Bromham—my sister's
place.— Pray return the proposed agreement under cover to my brother in law
Hon G. R. Trevor—at this place.

Where are you? and where are you going to be? I shall send this letter to your
brother—as the surest direction.